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Compare debt snowball and debt avalanche strategies. Discover how extra payments could help you become debt-free sooner.
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STEP 01
Enter Your Credit Card Debts
Add each card's balance, APR, and minimum monthly payment.
| Credit Card | Balance ($) | APR (%) | Minimum ($) | |
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STEP 02
Choose Your Monthly Extra Payment
How much could you pay beyond your combined minimum payments?
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YOUR PERSONALIZED ESTIMATE
Your Debt Freedom Dashboard
Compare two repayment strategies using the same monthly budget.
Total Starting Debt
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Monthly Payment Budget
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Potential Interest Savings
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SMALLEST BALANCE FIRST
Debt Snowball
Focus on your smallest debt first to build momentum.
Debt-free in—
Estimated interest—
Estimated payoff date—
HIGHEST APR FIRST
Debt Avalanche
Focus on your highest-interest debt first to reduce interest costs.
Debt-free in—
Estimated interest—
Estimated payoff date—
Your Estimated Debt Payoff Journey
Watch your projected remaining balances decline over time.
● Snowball● Avalanche
Important: These are estimates, not lender payoff quotes. Actual credit card interest commonly accrues daily, and minimum payments may change. Results assume fixed APRs, no new purchases or fees, monthly interest approximated as APR divided by 12, and a consistent total monthly payment budget. This tool provides educational information, not personalized financial advice. Promotional APR note: If your credit card has a 0% introductory APR or another promotional rate, that rate may expire before your debt is paid off. This calculator assumes each APR remains unchanged throughout repayment and does not automatically account for promotional expiration dates or subsequent rate increases.
WHICH STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Two Ways to Reach Debt Freedom
Both methods can work. The best choice depends on what keeps you motivated.
Remember: Two strategies may have the same payoff month but different total interest costs. Compare your personalized estimates above.